Customers line up to select their samples.MOORHEAD, MN – Customers at the 99 Bottles liquor store in Moorhead got to experience a different kind of buzz this weekend. The store hosted the first in a series of three tasting events designed to showcase THC products. Both gummies and beverages from the North Canna Co. were available for sampling. People showed…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley host a candidate forum for those seeking a Fargo City Commission seat. There are seven candidates for two seats up for election including those of Arlette Preston and John Strand, who are both running for re-election. They were joined by Al Carlson, Anna Johnson and Delson…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo officials are looking into big changes in liquor laws. Police Chief David Zibolski started a discussion with the Liquor Control Board and City Commission to implement ID scanners at bars and off sale businesses. “Several of our establishments have gone the way of the scanners to thwart out some of these very well done and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Although a majority of businesses passed the most recent alcohol compliance checks, Fargo’s Police Chief says some have a “culture” of serving alcohol to minors. “Most of these people are trained, some of them are even looking at ID’s, and they’re serving anyway,” Chief David Zibolski said during Wednesday’s Liquor Control Board meeting. Nine out of…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — As UND students return to campus, Grand Forks has seen a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases among people in their twenties. “We expect our students, upon their return, either to test before they come back to campus or shortly after,” said UND President Dr. Andrew Armacost a couple weeks ago. 15 to 29-year-olds make up 87…
FARGO, N.D. – You will be able to buy alcohol at Target Wine & Spirits in the near future. The Fargo City Commissioners unanimously approve its liquor license application. The Class-B limited license will cost the corporation $80,000 and it is non-transferable. Target plans to construct the liquor store just north of its current retail location along 13th Avenue South….
FARGO, N.D. — City leaders are looking at tracking businesses that overserve alcohol. A proposal called place of last drink, or POLD, would have officers ask people at the point of arrest where they had their last drink. “Occasionally they do get somebody that does lie about where they had their last drink, again you’re looking at a big pattern…
FARGO, N.D. — The Downtown Street Fair kicks off tomorrow, and there’s a new rule that lets you drink out on the street. You do, however, have to follow certain guidelines. “There are certain vendors they have chosen that are allowed to distribute alcohol during the street fair,” Jessica Schindeldecker, public information officer for the Fargo Police Department, said. Those vendors…
FARGO, ND — The 5th Annual Bartenders Battle kicked off at the Holiday Inn where everyone was decked out in tiki themed outfits! Over the last three months there has been a competition between some of the best local bartenders called the cocktail showdown. Now the top eight get to compete for the title based on taste, presentation and creativity….
FARGO, ND — The city of Fargo has an ordinance that says if there are more applicants than licenses available, they must have a drawing. Two businesses were in the running for a Class Z liquor license but both new bars may have a successful future. Which new bar will receive the one Class Z license available? “We’ve got two…
